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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.84 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.84 and 149.28 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.84 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.84 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.84 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 41,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326.68/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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